IOR RACHP EngTech Section: Latest Bulletins

28 Apr 2025

We are pleased to inform you that the new RACHP EngTech Bulletins are now available for immediate access on the members’ area of the IOR website.

New bulletins are:

Refrigerants with temperature glide (GPG141): This bulletin explains what temperature glide is and highlights the key factors technicians should consider when working with refrigerants that exhibit temperature glide.
Direct Expansion Fin and Tube Evaporators (GPG142): This bulletin discusses air-to-refrigerant and water-to-refrigerant evaporators, focusing on direct expansion (DX) fin and tube evaporators. It follows on from GPG 140 on distributors and flooded evaporators.
Equipment - End of Life (GPG143): This bulletin looks at the key factors you should consider when deciding to advise whether to replace or repair a system.

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